Mounted Objects

Dark Modern Totem, Black Solid Wood, Vision by Escalona, Still Stand No81—— Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a tes...

Wall-mounted relief in glazed stoneware with wooden frame. Signed on the back. 1969.

Beautiful trumpet seashell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, artistically hand embedded with fantastic turquoise stones all around, to make exceptional object of art for ...

Embossed and engraved silver plaque La Madonna del lago (The Madonna of the Lake) Probably Milan, post 1824 Brass frame It measures 16.14 in x 13.85 in (41 x 35.2 cm) and it weighs 10.357 pounds (4.698 g): silver 1.31 pounds (598 g) + brass 9.03 pounds (4.100 g) State of conservation: some abrasions on the bottom. The frame is old, but not original. The plaque is made up of a sheet of embossed and engraved silver, and held in a solid brass frame. It depicts the “Madonna del lago” – “Madonna of the Lake” - (the Madonna with Child and San Giovannino) by Marco d'Oggiono (Oggiono, 1474 circa - Milan, 1524 circa), while changing only the background landscape. Almost certainly the subject reproduced in the plaque was taken from a famous engraving by Giuseppe Longhi (Monza, 1766 - Milan, 1831), one of the greatest engravers of his era. The silver is unmarked, probably because originally the Madonna was due to be exposed in a church: sometimes precious metals destined for worship and liturgical use would be exempted from payment and were, therefore, not marked. It is very likely that the plaque was made in Milan because in this city in 1824 the engraving by Giuseppe Longhi was made and printed. In addition, in Milan, the alleged lost painting by Leonardo da Vinci in his Milanese period (1482-1500) would be produced; this is the painting from which Marco d'Oggiono took his version. The painting Marco d?Oggiono was one of Leonardo da Vinci's most brilliant students and collaborators (D. Sedini, Marco d’Oggiono, tradizione e rinnovamento in Lombardia tra Quattrocento e Cinquecento, Roma 1989, pp. 151-153, n. 56; p. 225, n. 124, with previous bibliography). His style reflects in every way that of the Tuscan Maestro, so much so that he was the one who executed some copies of da Vinci's paintings. The execution of the “Madonna del Lago” probably draws inspiration from a lost painting by the Maestro, created while he was living in Milan (1482-1500). There are many similarities with other works by Leonardo such as the “Vergine delle rocce” or the “Vergine con il Bambino e San Giovannino, Sant’Anna e l’Agnello”. The painting, from which the drawing and then the famous engraving were taken, is found today at the M&G Museum of Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, where it came to rest after the sale of the Harrington Collection in London in 1917. The work appears in the inventories of the collection of Napoleon and Joséphine Bonaparte at the castle of Malmaison, before 1809. The Malmaison building was born and developed in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the 18th century it belonged to Jacques-Jean Le Coulteux du Molay, a wealthy banker. Later, during the Directory, Joséphine Bonaparte de Beauharnais bought it on April 21st, 1799, but settled at the castle definitively only after her husband separated from her in 1809. She remained there until 1814, the year of her death. When Joséphine died, the estate passed to her son Eugène de Beauharnais, who moved to Munich with his whole family in 1815, bringing with him the collection of paintings he inherited from his mother. Eugène died in 1824 and his wife Augusta of Bavaria (von Bayern), unable to keep it, in 1828 sold the Malmaison to the Swedish banker Jonas-Philip Hagerman. It is likely that in this period Augusta also sold part of the paintings inherited from her husband, including the “Madonna del Lago”. This painting then came into the possession of Leicester Stanhope, fifth Earl of Harrington (1784 - 1862) and then was passed down to his descendants. In 1917, at the death of Charles, eighth Earl of Harrington, his brother Dudley inherited the title and properties and he put up a part of his collections for sale. Among these, precisely, the painting by Marco d'Oggiono was to be found. On the occasion of that auction the painting was presented as a work by Cesare da Sesto, by virtue of a handwritten note by the Countess of Harrington on the back of the table. However, already in 1857, the German critic Gustav Waagen had identified Marco d'Oggiono as the author of the painting, then exhibited in the dining room of Harrington House in London (Treasures of Art in Great Britain, in 4 volumes, London, 1854 and 1857). The engraving Giuseppe Longhi was one of the most renowned engravers in Italy between the end of the 18th century and the first quarter of the 19th century. In 1824 Giuseppe Longhi, based on a design by Paolo Caronni, made a famous engraving of the painting of Marco d?Oggiono. The activity of Longhi was then at the peak of his notoriety, enough to earn him very substantial commissions; it is not risky to suppose that some of his successful engravings were also reproduced using other means: in our case in silver. (A. Crespi, a cura di, Giuseppe Longhi 1766–1831 e Raffaello Morghen...

Pair of silvered gilt metal architectural elements depicting cherubs. The cherubs are mounted on a lucite base and are ready for your home.

Pair of Dutch blue and white Delft porcelain (19/20th Century) wall plaques with scalloped edge and landscape scene of windmills (one signed noir du Ch...

Originally used as a butcher's trade sign. With mounting hooks on back. This head was previously mounted on the carriage house of Buatta's country house in Connecticut.

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...

Buffalo carved in verdite hardstone sculpture figure with handmade applications and base in sterling silver 925 is a vintage sculpture with a conte...

18th century Italian gilded fragment mounted on a golden, polished hematoid slab and adorned with tangerine quartz crystals. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the a...

1980s Pear Shaped Mounted Wood Object on Wood Base or an Apple or other fruit with stem Metal Rods mount to a Rough Hewn Base Cut slit in base (as shown in pictures) Perfect decorati...

18th century Italian crucifix mounted on green malachite, calcite with fluorite, and raspberry garnet. The piece is adorned with Carnelian pebbles and garnet. The minerals are from a...

Naturally formed mineral peach stilbite on apophyllite sculpture A mineral specimen in the form of an abstract walking figure. Mounted on a custom walnut and satin nickel painted ba...

A striking pair of bronze and St. Laurent marble obelisks, masterfully handcrafted by a renowned Florentine bronze maker. These extraordinary pieces ...

This 18th-century English carved giltwood eagle, hailing from the Georgian period, is a magnificent example of artisan cabinetry from the era. The eagle carving is expertly carved from giltwood and gessoed, showcasing the skill and artistry of the period. The eagle is depicted facing left and is perched on an oblong ring, adding a sense of movement and realism to the carving. The details and intricacies of the carving highlight the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into its creation. Mounted on a later two-tiered lucite pedestal base...

Decorative Brazilian Indian ceremonial mask on stand.

Rare Los Castillo Taxco, handmade mixed metals copper brass stone inlay Mayan wall-mounted sculpture, circa 1960.

Rene Lalique Original Car Mascot From our Lalique collection, we are delighted to offer the Rene Lalique Perche Poisson Car Mascot. The Car Mascot modelled from Rene Lalique's origi...

Sculptural Accent Lull No39 – NONO’s Wooden Totem for Artistic Spaces ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms an...

A sculptural work created from an 18th century Italian hand-carved arm of Christ, 18th century foot, crystal nail, aquamarine, and a red crystal cluster. The arm and foot were origin...

Produced by Domani Design/ Belgium ZInc agave plant in urn atop rectangular pedestal approx 23 x 23 inches diameter x 76 inches high

A stunning and rare antique Neoclassical or Grand Tour style architectural fragment with four majestic lion paws. This piece, which was once an ornate table base, is hand carved gilt...

Pair of mounted Georgian decorative brass objects in the form of florals and bows. The brass was hand stamped and is mounted on modern steel stands, which were custom made by a loca...

Amethyst slice with calcite deposits and a Baroque natural forming pearl on a polished wood base. This amethyst is rare in how large it is and how it...

Flush mounted wood cylinder with slits that emits a soft glow.

2nd Century Italian Stone Sculpture Roman Relief Aristocrat Mounted Antiques LA . Hand Carved Stone relief Aristocrat mounted on marble Private collector . ...

Lull No44 Tall Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona for Minimalist Decor ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded fo...

Fun piece of Los Angeles artwork. Hollywood sign made as an artist's model to make larger versions at a later time. Letters are perfect scale. Made of w...

This pair of extra-large mounted sea fans combines the organic elegance of natural marine forms with the opulence of 19th-century design. The intricate...

C. 20th century French Military helmet.

Vintage set of 9 pcs Vintage Christmas Ornaments Christmas Trees in 3 different colors , 5” each, with silk ribbons and in a cardboard gift ...

18th century Italian gilded bouquet fragment mounted on a golden, polished hematoid slab and adorned with baroque pearls. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the art...

With its many blades and dramatic form, this impressive throwing knife would have been a status symbol and a form of currency among the Ngombe peoples o...

An antique Delft tile of a figure in Turkish dress, by Ravesteijn of Utrecht, after the original drawing by Nicolas De Nicolay dating to circa 1551. Dat...

Vintage African ceremonial shield.

18th century Italian fragment decorated with natural forming copper, garnets, and gold mica on an optical calcite base. The Italian fragment originally came from a piece in a church...

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in ivory, red and black colors with faces bird...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog sculpture from the 19th century, mounted on black custom made base. Created in China during the...

This stunning Art Deco sculpture was produced in France, circa 1930 and procured in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It features a dancing nude female form in bronze holding a pheasant in each arm. The piece sits on a cylindrical exotic black marble pedestal with a cylindrical body, wrapped in a beveled ring...

Wooden wheel casting mold with 6 circular holes around a raised axel stub. The wheel is painted in identifiable parts with areas of black, oxide red, and yellow. Mounted on a custom ...

'Enchanted Mori Dawn' is a unique sculpted glass installation by the British artist, Louis Thompson. Thompson's Enchanted Mori are inspired by the practice of bonsai, echoing its ar...

An antique handmade boat model on pedestal from the early 20th century, with bone inlay over wood. Charming us with its exquisite craftsmanship, this antique handmade boat model from...

18th century Italian "Florence Fragment" vase with a rare application of coordinating stalagmite on a polished petrified wood base. It originally was found a saved from the Florence ...

Dark Wood Abstract Sculpture Contemporary Unseen Force No36 by NONO —— This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in ...

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...

A pair of antique carved breccia marble appliqués dating to circa 1830. Showcasing expertly carved floral and swags designs, this pair have been broug...

Behold a splendid pair of rustic wall art reminiscent of a bygone era. This charming artifact showcases two venerable hand tools: needlenose pliers and cutting pliers, rendered in a ...

This pair of silvered wooden reliquaries are from France, circa 1750. The backs are still preserved by wax seals, indicating that the relics were never removed. Each reliquary has...

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...

Set of 18 Kamyki mirrors by Zieta Mounted sculpture Color: Inox finish Dimensions [cm]: Ø 7- 20 cm 6 different forms Dimensions of the set : H. 76 cm W. 150 cm D. 6 cm Zieta Colle...

The carvings of this marble stemma cartouche dates to the 1500’s. Hand-carved in Tuscany, Italy, the marble was mounted onto a geometrically shaped iron stand within the last century...

Adelaide Pandiani Maraini, A fine and important Italian marble, Pamona embracing a herm of Vertumne circa 1895, inscribed ADELAIDE MARAINI/ROMA, set upon a granite plinth with bronz...

Abstract Modernist Free Form Wooden Sculpture in the style of Jean Arp, Unseen Force 14 by Joel Escalona This monolithic sculptur...

Fabulous bronze of a tall large nude Male. Arms extending forward. Foundry stamp Guss Barth Rinteln. Large 29.5 tall and heavy. In excellent condition.

Set of 12 Kamyki Mirrors by Zieta Mounted sculpture Color : Cosmic Blue Dimensions [cm]: Ø 7- 20 cm 6 different forms Dimensions of the set : H. 86 cm W. 102 cm D. 6 cm The Heat ...

This is a mid 20th century Italian framed bisque Taglio. This Greco Roman style bisque porcelain medallion is framed in a gold leaf shadowbox frame with pink interior and gold detail...

This late 19th century cast iron plaque depicts the coat of arms depicts of the Prince of Wales on Nantglyn war memorial. Dating to circa 1880, this is an impressive decorative piec...

Beautiful and detailed two full fossil leaves from Arkansas, USA dating 50-55 million years old from the Eocene period. Mounted on a custom acrylic stand.

A beautiful Scottish Victorian mahogany magic lantern, made by William Hume, scientific instrument maker, Edinburgh. The dimensions are approximately 61...

Handcrafted in the 1970s and sourced from a Southern California estate, this sculptural wood wall panel showcases a bold geometric relief design, meticulously assembled from richly g...